The Journey
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How Art Helped me Heal: A Creative Legacy from My Mother
Inspired by My Mother By Rhonda Northrup | Week 3 of My Artist Journey Continues… Over the past few weeks, I’ve been sharing pieces of my sister Rhonda’s artistic journey. Her reflections are honest, moving, and deeply personal. Here’s Week 3… Inspired by my mother’s creativity, I found a love for art early in life.…
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Letters to God: An Easter Reflection
A “Thank You Jesus” Poem for Easter This Easter, I wanted to share something personal—a thank you poem to Jesus, written as a letter to God. It’s my way of saying, simply and truly: Thank you, Jesus. He was with mein a childhood marked by pain. Faithfulthrough the chaos of a rocky,turbulent youth. He stayed…
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How Art Helped Me Heal: Rhonda’s Story Continues…
Art as a Lifeline By Rhonda Northrup | Week 2 of My Artist Journey By age four, I was already exposed to abuse and estrangement. These early experiences shattered my sense of safety and launched a difficult chapter in my emotional development. Life quickly became unpredictable and painful. Yet in the midst of that chaos,…
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How Art Helped Me Heal: Rhonda’s Story Begins
A Wistful Beginning By Rhonda Northrup | Week 1 of My Artist Journey My Wistful Beginning Artist’s Journey began at age four: I held a scrap of fabric in my hands, its frayed edges soft against my fingers, as I pieced together what I envisioned as a ball gown for my Barbie. Though the dress…
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From Chaos to Canvas: Rhonda Northrup’s Creative Journey
Rhonda Northrup Artist Story | Creativity, Healing, and Hope This month, I’m honored to share a deeply personal and powerful story: the Rhonda Northrup artist story. Her journey as an artist is one of resilience, creativity, and the transformative power of art. Through her words, she reflects on how the challenges and complexities of her…
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Rewriting Life After Retirement: A Journey of Renewal
A Journey of Letting Go Have you ever found yourself holding on to the past without even realizing it? That question has been at the heart of my own journey into retirement and personal renewal. Lately, I’ve become aware of how instinctively I cling to what’s behind me. It’s not something I do intentionally—it just…
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All I Want for Christmas is Good Skincare.
When my husband asks me what I want for Christmas, I usually freeze. It’s not that I don’t have ideas—I do. But the question always feels loaded, like it might reveal more than I’m ready to share. The truth is, what I often want feels both simple and complicated: good skincare. It sounds a little…
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The Beginning of Something Real: Why Every Story Matters
Every Story Matters. Every story matters, and not just the easy ones. Broken stories, joyful ones, and messy middles all shape who we are. Our stories help define us. They tell the world where we’ve been, what we’ve overcome, and how we’ve grown. Some are filled with light; others are marked by struggle. Still, each…